Thursday, October 23, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Yes, exercise is good for learning
The exercise initiatives at Davis Thayer were featured at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday. There is a growing body of evidence supporting exercise as good for the overall health of individuals, especially in a learning environment.
The results of the 'school climate' survey conducted with the parents and staff during the Apr-May 2014 period were shared and discussed last night. The one thread that ran through all the results was a good opportunity for improved communication. From getting an increased participation in the survey to a better understanding of the effectiveness of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, you can tie to communications.
The School district used to be at the forefront of using social media tools to communicate but it has dropped off recently. The School Committee blog was last updated when? Yes, the Twitter account usage at the high school is good. Finding appropriate methods of communicating with all segments of the school district remains the key challenge. If they solve that, the survey results will themselves be more accurate as the information captured will better reflect reality.
I included the two policy revision documents here. The one on 'gifts to staff' should be required reading for all parents to ensure their year end and special occasion gifts to teachers are compliant with the State ethics policy. Yes, the State ethics policy drives this and is applicable to all Franklin school and town employees.
My notes recorded live during the School Committee meeting on Tuesday:
The proposed policy update on "political activities of staff:
The results of the 'school climate' survey conducted with the parents and staff during the Apr-May 2014 period were shared and discussed last night. The one thread that ran through all the results was a good opportunity for improved communication. From getting an increased participation in the survey to a better understanding of the effectiveness of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, you can tie to communications.
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The School district used to be at the forefront of using social media tools to communicate but it has dropped off recently. The School Committee blog was last updated when? Yes, the Twitter account usage at the high school is good. Finding appropriate methods of communicating with all segments of the school district remains the key challenge. If they solve that, the survey results will themselves be more accurate as the information captured will better reflect reality.
I included the two policy revision documents here. The one on 'gifts to staff' should be required reading for all parents to ensure their year end and special occasion gifts to teachers are compliant with the State ethics policy. Yes, the State ethics policy drives this and is applicable to all Franklin school and town employees.
My notes recorded live during the School Committee meeting on Tuesday:
- Live reporting: Closing
- Live reporting: policy revisions and action items
- Live reporting: School Climate Survey Results
- Live reporting: Fitness initiatives
- Live reporting: School Committee - Oct 21, 2014
The proposed policy update on "political activities of staff:
FHS girls and boys soccer teams win
Hockomock Sports writes about the Franklin vs. Taunton boys soccer game.
Continue reading the article here:
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/panthers-overcome-slow-start-to-win-at-taunton
The FHS girls soccer team played their last home game. It was "senior night" to recognize the seniors playing their last regular season home game. Hocokmock Sports reports on the final score:
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-102114
The Taunton Tigers and Franklin Panthers did battle Tuesday afternoon at Aleixo Stadium in Taunton's final home game of year. The Panthers spoiled the swansong of Class of 2015 winning 3-0 over the same Tigers that they eliminated from last year’s state tournament.
The Tigers were the better team for most of the first half and Marc Desousa did not have to make many saves early. However, one of the ones he did was on a wide open Scotty Donaldson in the fourth minute.
FHS Panthers
In the 12th minute, Franklin's Ben LaBelle took down Taunton's Austin Botelho in the box, earning himself a yellow card and giving the Tigers a penalty. Yuri Valente took it for Taunton but his shot missed wide to the left.
"When you get chances like that and you don't take advantage if just kills you," said Taunton coach David Purpura.
Continue reading the article here:
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/panthers-overcome-slow-start-to-win-at-taunton
The FHS girls soccer team played their last home game. It was "senior night" to recognize the seniors playing their last regular season home game. Hocokmock Sports reports on the final score:
Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 2 - Final - Meg Adams and Alexis Stowell scored in the final 15 minutes to give the Panthers the win. Taunton goalie Kayla Wentworth made 18 saves in net.You can find all the results from Tuesday's action in the Hockomock League here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-102114
Have your holiday party at 3!
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Girl Scout Troop hosting holiday party - Oct 25th
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Fred Astaire Dance Studio: Halloween party - Oct 31
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Live reporting: Closing
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report13 students recognized for scholarship
attended the NEASC model school conference, heading into accreditation next year; Maureen heading out next week on a visit, will be back in December to talk about the timeline for what needs to be done
Horace Mann Middle School Community Read - Monday, Nov 10th
"Unbroken"
Channel 5 - wake up call
Oct 30th - Remington
Ladybug 5K was a fun event
next meeting will be in the training room
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
policy subcommittee continues to work its way through the manual
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.FEF Fund raiser at the elks
7. Executive Session
Personnel Updatemotion to go to executive session to not return to public meeting
seconded, passed 5-0 via roll call
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